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This Day in Braves History: June 22

1916 - The Braves pull off a triple steal in the 11th inning in a game against the Giants. It is still the National League’s only extra-inning triple steal.

1962 - The Braves and the Giants set another record for the longest 9-inning night game in history playing four hours and two minutes in a, 11-9 Milwaukee win.

1990 - Atlanta fires manager Russ Nixon and replaces him with GM Bobby Cox.